Stanford running back Young No. 1 on depth chart

Kelsey Young, who started his Stanford career as a combination running back and wide receiver, is the first-string tailback, according to the Cardinal's first depth chart of the season.

The other three tailbacks - Barry Sanders, Ricky Seale and Remound Wright - were all listed as No. 2 on Monday's depth chart. Head coach David Shaw has said repeatedly he plans to run a tailback by committee this season, meaning that all four will get significant carries.

A few other competitions have been settled, at least for Stanford's opener at home against UC Davis at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Redshirt junior Kelsey Young rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown last season.

Redshirt junior Kelsey Young rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown last season.

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

Stanford running back Young No. 1 on depth chart

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Two redshirt freshmen were listed as 1-2 among the tight ends. Eric Cotton apparently will be top slot tight end, and De La Salle-Concord alum Austin Hooper takes over at the so-called Y spot.

As expected, former Bellarmine-San Jose star Kyle Olugbode will start at free safety. The fifth-year senior takes over the position manned by Ed Reynolds, now with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Two defensive positions remain undecided, according to the depth chart. Blake Lueders and Aziz Shittu are competing for one end spot, and Ronnie Harris and Alex Carter are co-No. 1s at left cornerback.